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Summertime is often thought of as a special occasion to spend quality time with our families, but for some children it can be a scary, lonely and sad time. 

There are children who don’t get to spend the summer vacationing, playing, and visiting family and friends.  They may not have a family of their own or their family can’t care for them.

We at CASA Beaver County think our own children and families are very important.  click to continue

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On June 21st and 22nd, over 200 Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) volunteers from across this state gathered at the Central PA College Conference Center for the first annual PA CASA state volunteer training conference.  Our CASA volunteers shared experiences, heard testimony from former foster youth and received training from experts across the state in a variety of topics. The conference was a wonderful opportunity for instruction and inspiration, ensuring that everyone involved in CASA is better able to serve children who have been abused and neglected. It was an exciting two days!  

CASA advocacy has grown to include nearly 800 citizen volunteers click to continue

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Focus On Renewal’s Parent-Child Home Program (PCHP) is participating in the GFS Fun Funds program. This “non-selling” fundraiser generates quarterly cash rebates to Focus On Renewal for PCHP, an intensive home visiting component that is part of the agency’s Positive Parenting Preschool Program.

The Positive Parenting Family Support Centers provides programs to click to continue

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Family Services of Western PA Had Much to Celebrate in May

June 2, 2010 Family Services of Western PA
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Recently, two exciting events have taken place at Family Services of Western Pennsylvania. The first occured on Wednesday, May 19th at our Greensburg Office when we hosted  the Westmoreland County Chamber of Commerce “Chamber Bash”. This event introduced other chamber members to the work of Family Services and our mission in the community.  Food was [...]

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Adelphoi Village Provides Community-Based Treatment for Today’s Youth

February 1, 2010 Adelphoi Village/Latrobe
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Please take a moment to learn about our newest participant in Together We Flourish, Adelphoi Village.  ###  Adelphoi Village is a non-profit organization founded in 1971.  We provide an extensive network of community-based programs and services to over 800 children, youth, and families on a daily basis.  We are a place where young people learn positive [...]

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Focus On Renewal Receives Major Grant From PNC Foundation

December 22, 2009 Focus on Renewal

Congratulations to Focus On Renewal (FOR) on being awarded a $15,000 grant from the PNC Foundation for its nationally accredited child care program, Butterfly Garden Early Learning Center.  Butterfly Garden’s Director Angie Marshall said the funds will be used for

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Do You Have Time to Volunteer and Help Abused and Neglected Kids?

November 5, 2009 CASA Allegheny County

Volunteers are desperately needed to become Court Appointed Special Advocates for abused and neglected kids.  CASA extensively trains community members on how to become a CASA volunteer.   On November 18th, CASA of Allegheny County will hold its monthly Open House to provide you with the opportunity to learn more about volunteering for this very worthwhile [...]

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Advocates for Abused and Neglected Children are Needed in Beaver County

October 22, 2009 CASA Beaver County

CASA Beaver County Inc. will host an Open House on October 28, 2009 at 5:00 PM held in the Board Room on 250 Insurance Street, Beaver PA 15009 Come and learn about becoming a Court Appointed Special Advocate for abused and neglected children in Beaver County.  CASA is the only volunteer organization that empowers everyday [...]

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Learn About ‘Breakthrough Technology’ on Testing H1N1

October 20, 2009 Tyler Community Center

 Technology that provides:   Breakthroughs for healthy living  Testing on H1N1 virus show favorable kill rate  Information that saves energy  If you are a non-profit, community based organization, faith- based organization, human service/social services agency, parent focus group/organization, or a for-profit business  AND  Affected by the PA Budget Impasse Need sustainability for program implementation & operating [...]

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Volunteer Orientation for Child Advocates at CASA

June 30, 2009 CASA Beaver County

CASA, Beaver County would like to invite you to an orientation event for volunteer advocates for children. Come volunteer and be the difference and hope in a child’s life.  Be the voice for an abused and neglected child!  Help them find a safe and permanent home.   CASA Orientation Event will take place on July 10, 2009 from [...]

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